US Bridges

County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · .34 MI S JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000X0307

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty 384
CrossesCow Lake Ditch
Location.34 MI S JCT SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 384
Coordinates35.5557, -91.06552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic272 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County 384 over Cow Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.